New LGA Chair announced The Local Government Association has confirmed its new Chair, after Cllr Shaun Davies made the decision to step down. Davies’ decision comes as he successfully stood to become the new Member of Parliament for Telford yesterday, now forming part of Sir Keir Starmer’s significant Labour majority. Councillor Lousie Gittins has been nominated as the new Chair of the LGA, with the organisation’s elected Labour Group officers agreeing unanimously. Cllr Gittins has served as Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Lea

The Local Government Association has confirmed its new Chair, after Cllr Shaun Davies made the decision to step down.

Davies’ decision comes as he...

Dan Benn Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:46
General Election confirmed UK flag and Big Ben

Yesterday evening, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement that the UK would have a General Election in July.

As Wednesday developed, the...

Dan Benn Thu, 05/23/2024 - 09:32
Significant funding boost for councils Nottingham Council House building

The government has announced that a support package worth £600 million is being allocated to councils across the country as they battle to continue...

Dan Benn Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:40
Next LGA Chief Executive announced Image of Joanna Killian

The Local Government Association has announced that it has appointed its next Chief Executive, with Joanna Killian taking on the role.

Currently...

Dan Benn Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:00
Urgent government action needed for Christmas Tents of homeless people as seen in park during a heavy snowfall

The Local Government Association have warned that thousands of refugees are at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping due to the government’s focus...

Dan Benn Wed, 11/29/2023 - 09:52
LGA calls for joined up approach to asylum system after hotel closure announcement Bibby Stockholm barge from above docked on land

The Home Office has announced that it is working to stop housing asylum seekers in hotels, with the first 50 being cleared by January. This...

Dan Benn Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:54
Brownfield land transformation and home building through funding housing against a clear sky with barren land ready for development in the foregound

Councils are being allocated government funding to help with the unlocking of brownfield sites, to support the delivery of more than 6,000 new homes.

... Dan Benn Mon, 10/09/2023 - 12:27
LGA responds to latest homelessness and rough sleeping report Homeless woman sitting on the floor by some steps

The Local Government Association has responded to the latest report from the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping.

With the...

Dan Benn Mon, 09/25/2023 - 09:51
Government urging local authorities to step up efforts to help Afghans Suitcase on a bed of a temporary accomodation

The UK government has urged local authorities and landlords to step up efforts to provide permanent homes for the remaining Afghans who are currently...

Dan Benn Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:14
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